The Cigarette
2023, English. Directed by Anthony Chen.
From the music of Polish composer Abel Korzeniowski, Singaporean filmmaker Anthony Chen crafts a story that imagines spending the burning time of a cigarette between the sheets, interlocking smiles and touches with your loved one. This short film is part of the 2x25 Project of Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Awards. The project commissioned 25 composers to compose a short piece of music, after which 25 filmmakers made short films that are the ultimate symbioses of music and cinematography, fitting completely within the DNA of the festival. The result: 25 exceptional films where the music inspired the form, narrative and texture.
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- 0h 5m
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- English
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- 15 September 2023
- Country
- Belgium, Poland, Singapore
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The Cigarette runs 5 minutes (0h 5m).
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The Cigarette isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 September 2023. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cigarette?
If you liked The Cigarette, try Hardball, Hounddog, What Maisie Knew.
Who directed The Cigarette?
The Cigarette (2023) was directed by Anthony Chen and stars Jack Tan, Kendra Sow.